Liverpool defended terribly at Watford but at the other end the Brazilian, who next faces former club Hoffenheim, showed why he is their main man up front Liverpool arrive in Germany on Monday in less than ideal shape before their Champions League qualifying play-off first leg with Hoffenheim. Qu...

Jürgen Klopp insists that his Liverpool side will improve after an unconvincing display against Watford on the opening day of the new Premier League season. Liverpool led 3-2 late on but Watford drew level in added time to snatch a point. Klopp also praises new signing Mohamed Salah who capped hi...

The expression on Jürgen Klopp’s face said it all. A testing 24 hours for Liverpool, dominated by Philippe Coutinho’s emailed transfer request, ended with the sort of injury-time equaliser that drives managers insane. Liverpool, having fought back from 2-1 down to lead 3-2, were on course to open...

All the action from Vicarage Road Coutinho defies Liverpool with transfer request Email: rob.smyth@theguardian.com 12.15pm BST The first email of the day! “Welcome back Rob; I’m sure I’m not the only one giddy with excitement for the first lunchtime kickoff of the new season in The Greatest Leagu...

Philippe Coutinho may be the main conversation topic but he will not be on the pitch – the Brazilian is out with a back problem. Liverpool are also without Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridgedue to injury. They travel to Vicarage Road uncertain of what kind of opponents they will face in Watford, n...

• ‘The club’s definitive stance is that no offers for Philippe will be considered’ • Brazilian ruled out of games at Watford and Hoffenheim with back problem Liverpool’s owners have ruled out accepting any bids for playmaker Philippe Coutinho, seemingly ending the prospect of a move to Barcelona....